SUMMER SHOWS 2026

Looking for a great night's entertainment? Then look no further.....

Ottery Community Theatre is showcasing three fantastic one-act plays this July:

  • Streets Ahead   by Chelle Walsh
  • A Cup Of Tea?   by Kay Crook & Gracie Parkyn
  • Planning            by Laurie Palmer

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TICKETS
Tickets are also available to purchase in Ottery St Mary Library.

Dates

7:30pm on Thursday 2nd July, Friday 3rd July & Saturday 4th July 2026

LOCATION

The Institute, Yonder Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1HH

PRICE

Adult £12
Child (16 and under) £6

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Seating is cabaret style on a first come, first served basis.  Please bring your own picnic to enjoy during the performances. 
  • Refreshments and snacks will be available to purchase pre-show and during the intervals.
  • There will be a raffle to raise funds for Ottery Community Theatre and our local 'Ottery Writers' group.  Please support these two not-for-profit organisations by purchasing raffle tickets on the night - thank you.
  • Doors open 30 minutes before performance start time.
 

 

Are You a Budding writer?
Ottery Community Theatre is always on the lookout for original scripts. Whether you’ve penned a hilarious pantomime or have an idea for a compelling one-act play, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Get in touch: OtteryCommunityTheatre@gmail.com

 

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Performances

Explore our past performances to see the fun and entertainment Ottery Community Theatre offers

About us page for Ottery Community Theatre showing details of what the group does and how to get involved

About Us

Formed in 1985, Ottery Community Theatre brings the the West End (sort of!) to Devon

How to join Ottery Community Theatre roles include acting, props design, sound and lighting, front of house and more

Join Us!

Fancy joining us? You don't have to be on stage! There are many other ways you can get involved

Workshops run by Ottery Community Thetre in acting, vocalisation, script writing and more

Workshops

Discover your passion for theatre through our engaging workshop and classes

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get involved?

To get involved, drop us an email at otterycommunitytheatre@gmail.com

You could act, help with painting, control our sound and lighting, be a chaperone, help with refreshments and much more!

Am I welcome to join with no experience?

Yes, we encourage anyone to join from beginners to experienced. We are a fun, welcoming group and always happy to help people get involved.

Do you sell refreshments?

Yes, we have refreshments available at all of our shows but you are also welcome to bring your own.

Can children join your group?

Yes! We have a strong group of juniors and accept children as members from school year 6. We have fully licensed chaperones to supervise our children during performances.

I don't want to act, can I get involved another way?

There are many roles from backstage work to selling refreshments, from playing in our live band to applying make-up. Please contact us at otterycommunitytheatre@gmail.com to find out more.

What our members and audience say about us

"Another Splendid pantomime!"

"I have been a member of Ottery Community Theatre for years and it has truly become my second family. The camaraderie and passion for theatre here is unmatched."

"We  were particularity amused by the dame, whose slightly risqué humour had us all in fits of laughter"

"Acting skills were top class!"

"I particularity liked the inclusion of a number of young people, you are doing great work to motivate these youngsters and keep them out of trouble"

"Was a really fun evening. Terrific actors and really good songs. The sound quality was excellent too. Well done all!"

 

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